Laboratory Technician II

Full-time position, benefits eligible, 40 hours per week. Schedule details: first shift (exact hours vary), Saturdays required, occasional Sundays. Can accommodate five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days.

About the role

Provides technical support for primary research investigators and conducts technical research procedures. Experience with both animal surgery and anesthesia strongly preferred.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's of Science Degree preferred or its equivalent in experience
• One year experience in research and rehabilitation required
• Experience with both animal surgery and anesthesia strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical laboratory procedures and animal research anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care
• Records experimental observations
• Assists in the monitoring of research laboratory inventory and equipment and taking appropriate actions
• Assist in maintaining the storage of research data
• Assists in organizing and coordinating the daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed
• Operates all equipment and devices necessary for the performance of research procedures
• Assists in the maintenance of the physical environment
• Performs all necessary surgical procedures, data collection and storage for all GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) research studies
• Prepares chemical solutions as required for research projects
• Searches library files for articles and abstracts dealing with various projects
• Supports physicians and medical staff during human clinical investigations in cardiac catheterization laboratory and operating rooms

Physical Requirements

• Work in fast paced laboratory environment
• Requires ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Exposure to animals
• Personal protective equipment required

Pay

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80 per hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).